AEON Corporate Venture Capital
Going beyond 40 years of traditional retail and transforming to an industry mover
AEON Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) serves as the innovation and investment arm of the AEON Group, dedicated to driving transformative growth in the retail and retail-adjacent sectors. Guided by a mission to foster innovation, create long-term sustainable value, and cultivate strategic partnerships, AEON CVC identifies and invests in early-to-growth stage companies with cutting-edge technologies and scalable solutions.
Our investment strategies
AEON Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) investment strategy focuses on early-to-growth stage companies (Seed, Series A, and Series B) in Southeast Asia across retail-adjacent (direct and indirect) sectors that includes but not limited to:
Logistics and Distribution
We prioritize technologies that revolutionize supply chain efficiency, enable seamless omnichannel logistics, and optimize last-mile delivery to meet growing customer demands.
E-commerce and Digital Platform
Enhancing online marketplaces and e-commerce technologies to deliver seamless shopping experiences.
Blockchain
Application in areas such as loyalty programs, data security, and supply chain transparency.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Solutions enhancing physical and digital integration within retail environments.
Environment, Social, & Corporate Governance (ESG)
Companies driving sustainable practices and positive societal impact.
Retail Technology
Technologies revolutionizing various aspects of the retail experience, including payments, marketing, customer engagement, back-office optimization.
AEON CVC prioritizes companies with proven business models, revenue generation potential, demonstrable product-market fit, and with synergistic opportunities with AEON Living Zone. These investments aim to drive innovation, offer opportunities for strategic collaboration, technology adoption, or enhanced value creation to sustaining competitive advantage.